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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Frederick County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787590″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nA business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business\, which we will detail in this course. Topics include: \n\nBusiness mission\, vision and values\nMarket/competitive analysis\nMarketing goals\nBusiness operations and organizational structure\nFinancial analysis and sales projections\nSmall business accounting and compliance\n\n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, startup \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Frederick County follows Frederick County government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-frederick-county-13/
LOCATION:our-mission
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Business Development Strategies,Developing a Business Plan,Frederick County,Marketing,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191203T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Orientation to Maryland Women’s Business Center & Supporting Resources - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787582″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \n  \nDiscover how the Maryland Women’s Business Center can support you through business start-up and growth. During this free orientation\, you will learn about the services and resources we provide to entrepreneurs throughout the state and how we can help YOU grow your business! \n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Start-Up\, Growth\, anyone new to the Maryland Women’s Business Center!
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/free-orientation-to-maryland-womens-business-center-supporting-resources-montgomery-county-3/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164404
CREATED:20191009T013553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T013553Z
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SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-prince-georges-county/2019-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164404
CREATED:20191009T013553Z
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SUMMARY:WEgrow Maryland Leadership Program\, sponsored by CapitalOne - Prince George's County
DESCRIPTION:WEgrow Maryland (Women Entrepreneurs Grow Maryland)\, sponsored by CapitalOne\, helps competitively position female entrepreneurs for success as they scale their companies into the growth phase of their business life-cycle. The focus of the series is on leadership\, longer-term strategic planning and the identity shift from entrepreneur/startup to powerful\, successful CEO of a company with a growth mindset. It provides exposure to leadership best practices and operational business guidance that can be immediately implemented in the workplace and position a company for next-level growth. \nApplicants and their companies must meet the following criteria: \n\nBe a female business entrepreneur who owns\, operates\, or holds a C-level position and directly influences the organization’s strategic decisions;\nEarn an annual revenue between $150k-$500k;\nDesire to grow or sell business;\nStaff at least one employee in addition to the owner;\nCommit to attending all six sessions (two full-day sessions & four morning sessions) in Rockville or Bowie\, MD\, for approximately 40 hours of combined classroom and pre-work/homework time; and\nBe based in Washington\, D.C. metro area\, with priority given to MD-based businesses.\n\nTo start the application process\, please take our survey.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/wegrow-maryland-leadership-program-sponsored-by-capitalone-prince-georges-county/2019-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Business Development Strategies,Business Finance,Buy/Sell a Business,Franchising,Funding,Human Resources,Managing a Business,Marketing,Montgomery County,Networking,Public Speaking,Sales,Social Media,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164404
CREATED:20191121T153642Z
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SUMMARY:Market to the Max: Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787597″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nMarketing your products or services is a critical component of a successful business and differentiates your company from the competition. During this workshop\, you will create a step-by-step plan to develop a marketing strategy\, including: \n\nCrafting your marketing goals\nIdentifying the ideal target audience\nResearching competition\nSetting a realistic budget\n\n*Intended Audience: Pre-venture\, Startup \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Montgomery County follows Rockville City government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/market-to-the-max-develop-a-marketing-plan-for-your-small-business-montgomery-county-4/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Montgomery County,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T133000
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SUMMARY:Owning a Business: Is it Right For You? - Germantown (Montgomery County)
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787592″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nYou have a great idea and think you should turn that into a business. Or maybe you are sick of working for someone else and are ready to break out on your own. You are ready to join the millions of people each year to start their own business\, but are you cut out for entrepreneurship? \nBecoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. During this workshop we will: \n\nExamine the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.\nClarify some of the myths and realities of small business ownership.\nStart a self-assessment to determine your readiness to become a small business owner.\nSet a plan of action to complete your self-assessments by seeking feedback from stakeholders\, such as family\, friends\, and potential customers.\nDescribe the services provided by the Maryland Women’s Business Center that can aid you in starting and growing your business.\n\nIf you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey\, we recommended that you take this workshop first. \nIntended Audience: Pre-venture \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement weather: For this workshop\, MWBC Montgomery County will follow Montgomery County government delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/owning-a-business-is-it-right-for-you-germantown-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164405
CREATED:20191008T195644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T195644Z
UID:10001759-1576137600-1576144800@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Connections: Back to Basics - Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787567″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nJoin us for our monthly Coffee Connection workshop\, intended to provide you with an opportunity to learn from and build connections with other Maryland women entrepreneurs. During this workshop we’ll take a step back to reflect on the foundation of your business. You will review your business plan\, reflect on your strengths\, and determine where to outsource your areas of vulnerability. \nIntended audience: Growth \nAbout Our Facilitator: Kay Mesia is a small business coach and former Executive Vice President for a Fortune 10 company. Her past roles include audit and compliance\, enterprise risk management\, mentoring\, and training. \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/coffee-connections-back-to-basics-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Montgomery County,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164405
CREATED:20191009T222511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T222511Z
UID:10002157-1576231200-1576242000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Successful Business Plan - Germantown (Montgomery County)
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787596″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nA business plan is a road map to steer your business in the right direction and an essential component of success. It is also the key to securing funding from banks and investors. Writing your business plan requires a holistic analysis of your business\, which we will detail in this course. Topics include: \n\nBusiness mission\, vision and values\nMarket/competitive analysis\nMarketing goals\nBusiness operations and organizational structure\nFinancial analysis and sales projections\nSmall business accounting and compliance\n\n*Intended Audience: pre-venture\, start-up \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for workshops cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Woman and men are invited to attend our workshops.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/writing-a-successful-business-plan-germantown-montgomery-county/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget,Developing a Business Plan,Marketing,Montgomery County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164405
CREATED:20191121T154201Z
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UID:10002160-1576602000-1576611000@marylandwbc.org
SUMMARY:ABCs of Starting a Business - Prince George's County (evening workshop)
DESCRIPTION:[su_button url=”https://mdwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/787598″ background=”#ef2d3b” size=”12″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE TO REGISTER![/su_button] \n  \nDiscover what it really takes to start your own business. This workshop lays the foundation for starting up your very own business in the state of Maryland! Topics addressed in this workshop include: \nAdvance Planning \n\nAssessing if entrepreneurship is right for you\nConducting market research\nCalculating startup costs\n\nBuild Your Business \n\nDetermining business structure and registering your business both at the federal and state levels\nChoosing a business name\nMarketing your business\nBuilding a support team\n\nCorporate Formalities & Legal Considerations \n\nLegal considerations such as trademarks\, resident agents\, and foreign qualifications\n\n*Intended Audience: Pre-Venture\, Startup \n  \nNote Our Policies: Refunds or comps are available for classes cancelled by MWBC. All other refunds are not provided. MWBC only accepts credit card payments for training sessions. Attendees will not be permitted to enter the classroom until payment is received. Walks-in registrations are accepted only at the Montgomery County location. Register early to guarantee a seat. Women and men are invited to attend our training workshops. \nInclement Weather: MWBC Prince George’s County follows Bowie State University School delays and closings.
URL:https://marylandwbc.org/workshops-and-seminars/abcs-of-starting-a-business-prince-georges-county-evening-workshop/
LOCATION:About Us
CATEGORIES:Legal Issues,Prince George's County,Starting a Business,Workshop
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